Quantitative risk modelling of human rabies in Ghana and Nigeria associated with West/Central African dog-trade.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The practice of dog trade and butchery for human consumption is documented in some countries in Africa. Increasing demand for dog meat has resulted in increased transboundary movements of trade-dogs, which creates opportunities for the potential transmission of rabies. This study estimated the probability of rabies virus introduction into the dog slaughter environment, exposure among dog butchers, and the effectiveness of risk mitigation measures in Ghana and Nigeria.

Methods

We developed Quantitative Risk Analysis models for Ghana and Nigeria due to active within-country and transborder dog trade in both countries. The models quantified the risk of acquiring rabies among dog butchers in these countries and evaluated risk mitigation options, including butchers' va

SUBMITTER: Odita CI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12532416 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature